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Metal Music Charts

The Evolution and Power of Metal Music

Metal music stands as one of the most powerful and diverse modern genres, defined by amplified distortion, fast riffs, pounding drums, and intense vocals. Emerging from heavy blues rock in the late 1960s and early 1970s, metal quickly developed into a cultural movement with countless subgenres. From the thunderous foundations of heavy metal to the raw aggression of thrash and the technical brilliance of progressive metal, this genre continues to push boundaries while inspiring generations of fans worldwide.

On SoundClick, you'll find an extensive collection of metal music spanning every major subgenre. Whether you're into the brutal force of death metal, the epic melodies of power metal, or experimental hybrids like industrial or rap-metal, our platform connects you with independent artists and underground bands driving the future of metal. Stream tracks for free, download select MP3s, and discover rising voices in the global metal scene.

Metal Music Subgenres

  • Alternative Metal - Metal fused with alternative rock, offering experimental and crossover appeal
  • Cover Songs - Reimagined classics performed with a heavy metal edge
  • Death/Black Metal - Extreme genres featuring blast beats, growled or shrieked vocals, and dark themes
  • Doom Metal - Slow, crushing riffs with bleak and atmospheric intensity
  • Goth Metal - Melodic metal enriched with gothic tones and haunting atmospheres
  • Heavy Metal - The classic sound that defined the genre with powerful riffs and soaring vocals
  • Industrial Metal - Aggressive metal blended with industrial beats and electronic elements
  • Metal Riffs and Licks - Instrumental showcases of guitar mastery and iconic riff work
  • Power Metal - Fast, melodic, and epic, often with fantasy-inspired lyrics
  • Progressive Metal - Complex and technical with dynamic song structures
  • Rap-Metal - Fusion of heavy riffs with hip-hop vocal styles
  • Thrash Metal - High-speed aggression with punk-inspired energy

Metal Music FAQ

  • Metal music is characterized by distorted guitar riffs, emphatic rhythms, powerful vocals, and high volume. Subgenres range from accessible heavy metal to extreme death and black metal styles.
  • Heavy metal and alternative metal are good entry points, offering the core sound of the genre without the extreme intensity of subgenres like death or black metal.
  • Yes. Many independent metal artists on SoundClick offer free MP3 downloads of their tracks. Just look for the download option on the artist's song page.
  • Some of the most popular subgenres include Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Death Metal, Black Metal, Doom Metal, Power Metal, Progressive Metal, and crossover styles like Rap-Metal and Industrial Metal.
  • Death metal is known for technical riffs, growled vocals, and themes of mortality, while black metal emphasizes atmosphere, tremolo picking, shrieked vocals, and often spiritual or nature-related themes.
Picture for song 'deal Wit It' by artist 'rayzing sons'
deal Wit It

rayzing sons

RAYZING SONS, fuses metal and melody for a combo that leaves your kneck in agony!

What up, We're RAYZING SONS, an adrenaline charged band strieght outta Los Angeles, CA.  RS mixes metal and melody for what we call 'METALODY' that give our sound a unique flavor.  
Our racial make up always throws folks as soon as we step onstage but once the first CHUNK is hit, the headbanging will commence.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Serpent Of Sorrow' by artist 'sledge ( India )'
Serpent Of Sorrow

sledge ( India )

Kick Ass Metal Act From India !

SLEDGE is a 5-piece metal outfit that has emerged from the ever so rapidly growing Hyderabad rock scene. It must be said that the band has had a major role in putting Hyderabad on the national rock scene, and this, as the story usually goes, has been done against the odds though the initial stages were plagued with lineup changes and Non acceptance of heavy metal in the city. 
SLEDGE is now heading towards the International Metal Circuit and is determined to r...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Seeled With Hate' by artist 'SUCKFISH'
Seeled With Hate

SUCKFISH


Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Twisted Society' by artist 'G O R E (FIN)'
Twisted Society

G O R E (FIN)

Thrash Metal from Finland!

G.O.R.E. is
A. Marttala (guitar, background vocals)
J. Nieminen (drums, percussion)
V. Pokki (bass, vocals)
J. Tomukorpi (guitar)

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Forcing Samsara' by artist 'Balance Of Silence'
Forcing Samsara

Balance Of Silence

Hardcore Technical Melodic Thrash Speed Power Metal

Just Check Our website out as it has alot more info on there than I can fit in this box.. (Plus I hate typing)

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Sworn Enemy' by artist 'Dejection'
Sworn Enemy

Dejection

Dejection is a heavy hardcore metal rock band that you just have to hear and once you do...

Dejection in it's current form originated in late 2002 when drummer Jordan Snyder and Nick Thodroff decided to jam after their past band Synthesis broke up, frustrated with the way current local bands were Jordan and Nick made a decision to take their new band to the next level by taking everything that influenced them and put it into one.
    Enter vocalist Chris Shaski, Nick had known Chris from his...

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Bum Aroma' by artist 'IDon'tFuckinKnow'
Bum Aroma

IDon'tFuckinKnow

Doom gloom stoner rock type shit.

I don't actually have a band. I like doing shit by myself. At least if it sucks, I know exactly who to blame.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Change' by artist 'SuperKid'
Change

SuperKid

In April 2001 SuperKid’s lineup became official.  Vocalist Jeff Iwanicki added his eclectic style to the existing lineup featuring guitarist Dean Tinari, drummer Geoff Permison, and bassist Chris “Yo” Relyea.  Iwanicki stepped right into the studio with the band and began recording a four-song demo.  Artist Lou Jacque of Darkside Tattoo designed the band’s signature logo which is becoming a recognizable symbol in their regional music community.  The oval-shaped insignia is featured on the band’s...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'The Last Ride' by artist 'Augmentation'
The Last Ride

Augmentation

Augmentation is the project of former Black Oxygen guitarist and co-founder of M.O.E. Studios, Brad Schubert.

Augmentation is an 'absolute music' project.   The sound is a mixture of various metal sub genres, ambience and incorporates the flowing composition of classical music.

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'road cut short' by artist 'session9'
road cut short

session9


Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Haze - Shoegase Rock Beat' by artist 'VXAQ'
Haze - Shoegase Rock Beat

VXAQ

Prod By VXAQ

Metal - Alternative Metal 125 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Where GOD Fears to Tread' by artist 'Senior Menace'
Where GOD Fears to Tread

Senior Menace

On June22,2017, I will be hitting 54 and still rocking my sound.  Played on the road for several years and now I write and play all the instruments.  Lots of wo

I'm a hard workin, beer drinkin musician! I swear a lot and poke fun at a lot of things..
The world kinda pisses me off as to how it has gotten sooo ANAL! I love watching comedians, especially Preacher Lawson as he is so fuckin funny! My super day job is driving a route and filling vending machines as well as looking after fresh food...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song '424 Don't Smoke Coke' by artist 'Step Daddy J J Child'
424 Don't Smoke Coke

Step Daddy J J Child

West Coast Rapper Step Daddy J from Broadmoor Richmond BC

Hey this is Step Daddy J ! I am a rapper from Broadmour Richmond BC .
Rap music is my life ! Rapping on the mic , making beats , taking awesome pictures , listening to other rappers around the globe and listening to the tightest beats !
I've made so much music in my life !! My old records where fun and unique . I want to have my own professional studio so I can keep the hits coming and have the hits sound professional grade ..
I fir...

Metal - Goth Metal

Picture for song 'uoutro' by artist 'Mako?Rehaps?'
uoutro

Mako?Rehaps?

Hip hop jazz That pretty much sums it up

https://www.youtube.com/@MakoRehaps-_-_-
youtube

Metal - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Nightmares of The Hell [Live] October 29, 2025' by artist 'Hall Dead'
Nightmares of The Hell [Live] October 29, 2025

Hall Dead

This is an AI band! I did it with Suno AI!

Hall Dead  Official Biography
Origin: Switzerland
Founded: October 8, 1990s
Genre: Dark Metal / Horror Rock / Heavy Metal
Debut Album: King of the Hall (9. October 2025)
Born from the underground of Switzerland in the late 1990s, Hall Dead began as a dark vision  a band unafraid to confront themes of faith, death, and madness. Founded on October 8, they combined the heaviness of classic 90s Metal with the haunting textures of Dark Rock and Gothi...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Nail In The Coffin' by artist 'Randy Chapman'
Nail In The Coffin

Randy Chapman

Hard Rock Heavy Metal Guitar Virtuoso From Florida.

Driven purely by his passion to create music Randy's vibrant and fluent way of playing the guitar with emotion and feel comes from the heart. His expert compositional skills and technique combined with his sense of melody and tone are instantly recognizable. His ability to improvise as well as his strict discipline of music theory help define his approach to music. Randy's vast knowledge of the recording and his ability to capture the moment...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Waning Moon (A Vampire's Lament)' by artist 'TimeSpoken'
Waning Moon (A Vampire's Lament)

TimeSpoken

Words, music, art, life. Let's change the world.

I love people and getting to know people. If you want to know me or if you want to collaborate, please feel free to contact me. I'm also open to writing lyrics for your instrumentals. I am in France so it may time to get back to you. Thanks for reading my page and listening to my music. 
Writing and music have always been my sanctuary, my healing stone and my secret garden.

Metal - Goth Metal No samples

Picture for song 'slooow' by artist 'Mystic (netherlands)'
slooow

Mystic (netherlands)

Mystic combines elements from mostly heavy metal, some progressive rock and even some jazz here and there to create emotional music you will hopefully like.

Mystic is basically a one-man project, except for the vocals that will be handled by two guest singers. Mystic has tons of ideas and sketches, and will finalise these into a demo in due course of 2011/2012. Mystic combines influences mostly from metal, progressive rock and jazz. Guitars are real; bass, keyboards, drums and other instrumen...

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Show me the light' by artist 'Atomic DNA'
Show me the light

Atomic DNA

Solo artist, guitarists, vocalist, producer

Metal - Power Metal

Picture for song 'Schwarz _ Weiß (Devils Advocate)' by artist 'Wasabi Warmachine'
Schwarz _ Weiß (Devils Advocate)

Wasabi Warmachine

Just a project that is evolving past what it initially was.

Nothing to say, it was just eclectic metal of all types. Now it's more a Synthpop/New Wave project.

Metal - Industrial Metal

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